12-07-98 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of meeting of December 7, 1998
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday December 7, 1998 at City Hall. Present were:
Mae Jones, Chairman Judy Jacobson
Rick Bell Mary Emerson -Smith
Staff: George Worley, Community Development Director
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
3.A.1. Tree removal at 40 20th Street: Charles Davis introduced himself to the Board and explained the
revisions to his application and survey. Mr. Davis informed the Board that he had exhausted options of
saving any additional trees as well as the use of some of the smaller trees for on -site mitigation because of
their proximity to the house footprint. After review the Board found that 20" of protected oaks were
coming out, requiring 10" of oaks as on -site mitigation. Judy Jacobson moved to approve the application
as submitted with 10" of oak to be planted on -site to mitigate the removal of 20" of protected oaks. Rick
Bell seconded the motion and the Board approved it unanimously.
4.A.1. Tree removal on Lots 5 & 6, Block 194, Section "H ": Paul Michel introduced himself to the Board
as a representative of BestCon, Inc. the developer. The accuracy of the survey versus the marking of the
site was questioned by several Board Members. The applicant explained that he intended to remove all of
the pines on the lots as well as the other trees designated on the survey. He explained that he marked the
site showing all of the trees to be removed. The Board reviewed the revised application and determined
that 69" of pine trees are to be removed, requiring 35" of replacement trees. The Board discussed the 18"
pine at the southeast corner of the building and determined that it was a protected tree. Further review of
the survey resulted in the Board determining that there are 37" of non - protected trees which cou ld be
protected on -site as mitigation. Rick Bell moved to approve the application, as amended, with 69" of
protected pine to be removed, and 37" of hardwood trees to be protected on -site to mitigate the 35"
required. Mary Emerson -Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
5. Reports & Announcements.
Mary Emerson -Smith announced to the Board her intentions to resign her seat because of difficulty
meeting the time demands of her Board duties in addition to those of her job. The Board expressed their
regrets at Mary's departure. Board members were encouraged to advise Mae Jones, George Worley or
the City Clerk of any persons names who may be interested in filling Mary's position. The Board also
discussed the Core City project and the need to hold a workshop meeting with the City Commission about
the historic tree preservation concept.
Staff was directed at the last meeting to send a letter to Mrs. Roberts, the homeowner of 470 Orchid
Street, requesting her approval or disapproval of Pulte Homes payment into the Tree Replacement Fund
instead of planting on -site mitigation. The Board was provided with a copy of that letter and Mr. Worley
advised the Board that Mrs. Roberts had not replied. It was the consensus of the Board that the payment
made by Pulte Homes satisfies the mitigation requirements of the City.
6. Approval of Minutes.
The Board approved the Minutes of the Meeting of December 7, 1998
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There being no other business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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Richard Bell
Secretary